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Legend has it that in the 15th-century, French authorities offered leniency to a group of thieves in exchange for their secret aromatic mixture. Their formulation of powerful botanicals was believed to protect them while they pillaged communities. Centuries later, we know that their secret blend of clove, rosemary, and other …
You know that Young Living products are different; you can feel it every time you diffuse your favorite essential oil blend, each time you clean your home with Thieves® Household Cleaner, and whenever you power through your afternoon with a boost from NingXia Nitro™. The difference you feel is no …
Whether you’re a die-hard essential oil fan or just getting started, you probably have questions about essential oils you’re searching for answers to, like “Are essential oils safe for kids?” and “What’s a Vitality oil anyway?” and maybe even “What the heck are essential oils?” Well, you came to the …
May is the ideal month for geranium flowers to blossom. It’s also the perfect month to get to know this floral essential oil! This infographic has all the fun facts and usage tips you need to do just that. Interested in learning more about YL essential oils? Check out …
Ancient cultures such as the Egyptians, Persians, Romans, and Israelites have all been documented as proponents of essential oils, but did you know that we can also trace certain essential oils to the Bible itself? Our Oils of Ancient Scripture set contains 10 of these oils, each with modern benefits …
This floral favorite traveled from lush, tropical forests just to be with you! It’s the perfect way to usher in warmer springtime weather after the long winter months. Get more usage tips and fun facts about Ylang Ylang essential oil in this infographic. What’s your favorite way to use Ylang …
From new Young Living products to all the good The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation did, 2016 was a year for the books! We’re marking it as one of the many Young Living success stories and heading into 2017 with anticipation. But before we jump into a new year, …
Frankincense’s rich history is woven tightly with humanity’s, and it remains an important part of many people’s lives. Use our infographic to see how you can incorporate it into yours! What’s your favorite way to use Frankincense? Tell us in the comments!
This year we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of the creation of Thieves®! Combining Lemon, Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils, our one-of-a-kind Thieves blend has more uses than we can count! We know that each person has their own favorite ways to use Thieves, and we want …
Using essential oils is easy, but you should know a few things as you begin incorporating them into your life. To help you out—and test your essential oil IQ—we compiled this quiz about the myths and facts of essential oils. How did you do? Tell us in the comments!